Once on the scene of the accident, officers found that Joey L. Henderson, of 326 Anna Street, Cadiz, failed to negotiate a curve on a 2011 moped, overcorrected and then overturned in the roadway. Henderson suffered a head injury and pelvis injury. Henderson was located by a family friend and his brother a short time after the crash. They then called for police and medical help.

After an investigation, it was found that Henderson, who was not wearing a helmet, had been drinking before the crash. He was charged with DUI - First offense and not having a driver's license.

Henderson was taken to Trigg County Hospital then flown by helicopter to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He was given a July court date on the DUI and no Operator’s License charges. The crash was investigated by Sgt. Scott Brown.